Jake Wittich

Liz Chidster

Harley Reid

On this week's show:
Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for The Windy City Times
Liz Chidster, Singer, Songwriter and Actor, "Always... Patsy Kline" at American Blues Theater
Harley Reid, Teen Programs Coordinator at Hyde Park Arts

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On this week's show:
<ul>
<li>Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for The Windy City Times</li>
<li>Liz Chidster, Singer, Songwriter and Actor, "Always... Patsy Kline" at American Blues Theater</li>
<li>Harley Reid, Teen Programs Coordinator at Hyde Park Arts</li>
</ul>
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT&nbsp; (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe

Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. 

Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.

"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today&rsquo;s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe
Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country.&nbsp;
Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.
"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central) they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe.

Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. 

Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.

"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central)&nbsp;they tackle today&rsquo;s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe.
Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country.&nbsp;
Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.
"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

Out Chicago

Out Chicago | May 24, 2026

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's "Covenant," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).





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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's "<a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/covenant/">Covenant</a>," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
 
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WCPT 820 Interview: York Walker of "Covenant"

Sean Bell

York Walker

On this week's show
– Sean Bell, Sir Robin in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” playing May 19-31 at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre
– York Walker, playwright of The Goodman’s “Covenant,” playing through May 31 in Goodman’s Owen Theatre

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).





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On this week's show &ndash; Sean Bell, Sir Robin in &ldquo;<a href="https://spamalotthemusical.com/">Monty Python&rsquo;s Spamalot</a>,&rdquo; playing May 19-31 at Chicago&rsquo;s CIBC Theatre &ndash; York Walker, playwright of The Goodman&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/covenant/">Covenant</a>,&rdquo; playing through May 31 in Goodman&rsquo;s Owen Theatre
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
 
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Out Chicago | May 17, 2026

Carolyn and Bob Pinta

Paul Kruse

Wade Schaaf

On this week’s show Scott and Ellen are joined by:
– Carolyn Pinta, founder of BG Pride, along with her husband Bob Pinta; this year’s Buffalo Grove Pride Fest is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
– Paul Kruse, playwright; his new work, “Eelpout,” plays through May 30 at Chicago’s Shattered Globe Theatre
– Wade Schaaf, founder and artistic director of Chicago Repertory Ballet; their Spring Series happens May 29-31

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
(heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

On this week&rsquo;s show Scott and Ellen are joined by: &ndash; Carolyn Pinta, founder of BG Pride, along with her husband Bob Pinta; this year&rsquo;s Buffalo Grove Pride Fest is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp; &ndash; Paul Kruse, playwright; his new work, &ldquo;Eelpout,&rdquo; plays through May 30 at Chicago&rsquo;s Shattered Globe Theatre &ndash; Wade Schaaf, founder and artistic director of Chicago Repertory Ballet; their Spring Series happens May 29-31
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

Out Chicago | May 24, 2026

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